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Wiz Imp

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7. Nope. Can't be done.

Reply to markodochartaigh (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 06:13 PM

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Theoretically, he may be able to avoid reconvening the House through the end of 2026. But all Congressional Reps terms end at the end of that year. Even those people who get reelected to their seat have to be sworn back in for their new term. See the 4:00 mark of this video:

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So you're saying that Johnson won't reconvene the markodochartaigh Saturday #5

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